Words of Wisdom

We may expect between this place and heaven a fair share of trouble. If we write down for ourselves pleasant things, it may probably happen that we have written other than the book of the divine purpose. Many trials will befall us between this and the fair haven; but there is no killing one in them all, for the just shall live through them all by his faith.

Celebrating Jacob's "A" in science!!!

Jacob took his first two high school level classes this year (as an 8th grader) and has done amazing! He took his final exam on Tuesday in Physical Science which covered material from the entire year - and he got 104% on it!! I was so proud of him! He seems to have a natural knack for science... hmmm.... do we see a scientist in the future?!?

So we celebrated with hot fudge, toasted coconut sundaes!!

Easter in pictures

Spring Blossoms in Kenwood

Last week we drove down to to a beautiful neighborhood in Chevy Chase which is famous for it's cherry blossoms. It is a way to see Washington's famous blossoms without actually having to go into DC!! (suits me just fine!) We have been going there for years - ever since the kids were little. This year they have added benches, stone walls, and there was even an ice cream truck and the cutest little lemonade stand!

Beautiful shot of my mom...

Still in love, after all these years.... ahhhh.....

Science Fair 2010

A couple weeks ago the kids participated in the Science Fair as part of our homeschool program. It was not exactly what the kids called "fun" but it was a good experience for them. They each had to stand by their project and answer questions - they both did a fantastic job! We were a little curious as to how Ryan would do as this would be a challenge for him - and a first - but he surprised us and did fabulous!! He interacted with adults with ease, and was happy to answer the questions of the kids!

Hannah with her project on global warming and its impact on arctic animals. She had a really nice display with lots of great pictures and facts.

Ryan standing with his project on geodes. Ryan had one gentleman come up and thank him for including the part about science and evolution versus creation in explaining the age of geodes. It was something Ryan insisted on putting on his board, and so it was wonderful that it was acknowledged by someone else - the man thanked him for emphasizing that all things on earth point to the Creator!! It was the best moment of the day for Ryan.

Jacob 'n me 'n Algebra

I am putting this "memory" up in honor of the many hours that Jacob and I have spent this year at the kitchen table working through difficult Algebra problems. It has really been precious time to me - laughing with Jacob as he cracks jokes, trying to steer his attention back to the task at hand time and time again (to the point we joke about it now), watching him snack on Slim Jims and Starbursts... Jacob I shall never forget learning how to factor trinomials with you, or seeing the "designs" you made in your book when you were bored, or finding Starburst dominoes on the table... Doing math with you has been one of the few ways I have truly gotten to have you all to myself! I never thought I would be grateful to a math curriculum!! Love you Jakey!!

Spring, Bunnies and Hannah

These days you can find Hannah outside with two of her favorite hobbies - photography and bunnies. She takes sooo many cute pictures of her bunnies, these are just the latest two.